The Theory of Scientific Management Was Proposed by ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

The theory of scientific management was proposed by ________.

• A) Frederick W. Taylor
• B) Joseph M. Juran
• C) Philip Crosby
• D) W. Edwards Deming
• E) Kaoru Ishikawa

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Definitions:

Bad Debts Expense

Bad debts expense represents the amount of receivables a company estimates it will not be able to collect from customers over a period.

Aging of Receivable Method

An accounting technique used to estimate bad debts by analyzing accounts receivable based on the length of time they have been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the amount of receivables a company does not expect to actually collect.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense account reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customer defaults.